Behavior Support Specialist

About the role

The Behavior Support Specialist will work under the close supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (LBAs) to assess and treat challenging behavior, build skills, and collaborate with a large group of like-minded clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat challenging behavior, build skills, and collaborate with a large group of like-minded clinicians.
• Create and coordinate the development and implementation of behavior analytic services within the Individual Service Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Develop and monitor data collection systems, engage in ongoing data review and analysis to ensure effective programming.
• Identify training needs and develop and conduct those trainings to ensure the ongoing knowledge and ability to effectively implement behavior plans.
• Participate in clinical case review meetings (rounds) to ensure proper data review and discussion of the needs of persons' served.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six months experience in Human Services or related field required.
• In programs where the incumbent is required to serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), one year of experience is required.
• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.

Qualifications

• Full-time hourly position with a consistent schedule, paid benefits, paid time off, no billable hour requirements.
• Free BACBⓇ supervised experience for graduate students in ABA.
• Minimal travel (any required travel is during paid working hours and mileage is reimbursed).
• Paid supervision and training.
• Flexible schedules based on the needs of the program.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and work with leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Tuition reimbursement and (in acute behavioral programs only) tuition repayment for existing student loans.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis principles and techniques.

Benefits

• Free BACBⓇ supervised experience for graduate students in ABA.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and work with leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Tuition reimbursement and (in acute behavioral programs only) tuition repayment for existing student loans.

Pay

$21.34 - $21.77/hr

Schedule

Full-time hourly position with flexible schedules based on the needs of the program.